General duties of chief electoral officers
Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with general duties of chief electoral officers. Subject to the superintendence, direction and control of the Election Commission, the chief electoral officer of each State shall supervise the conduct of all elections in the State under this Act.] The Act came into force on 17 Jul 1951.
1[20. General duties of chief electoral officers.--Subject to the superintendence, direction and control of the Election Commission, the chief electoral officer of each State shall supervise the conduct of all elections in the State under this Act.]
Section 20, The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (Act 43 of 1951).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 20
What does Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act deal with?
Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act is headed "General duties of chief electoral officers". [20. General duties of chief electoral officers.--Subject to the superintendence, direction and control of the Election Commission, the chief electoral officer of each State shall supervise the conduct of all elections in the State under this Act.]
How do I find court cases under Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: RP Act 1951 20, section 20 RP Act 1951, section 20 of the Representation of the People Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Conduct Of Election Rules,1961 (1961).
When did Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act come into force?
Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act, cited as RP Act 1951 20, came into force on 17 Jul 1951, having been enacted on 17 Jul 1951. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 123. Corrupt practices1710 words
- 33. Presentation of nomination paper and requirement for a valid nomination1149 words
- 8. Disqualification on conviction for certain offences898 words
- 75A. Declaration of assets and liabilities659 words
- 39. Nomination of candidates at other elections632 words
- 36. Scrutiny of nominations596 words
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